Janice G. Murphy, RN, BSN, MSN, FACHE Ms. Murphy is President of Fairview and Lakewood Hospitals, which together employs more than 3,200 employees. She served as President of Fairview Hospital since May 1, 2007 and was appointed to her dual role on January 1, 2010. Ms. Murphy began her career at Fairview Hospital as a bedside nurse in Oncology in 1978. Since then, she served in various leadership positions at Fairview Hospital and has been involved in many leadership roles in the Greater Cleveland healthcare community. Ms. Murphy brings a diverse background in both clinical and administrative settings and a first-hand understanding of patient, physician and employee needs to her leadership. Noted as one of her greatest accomplishments, Ms. Murphy successfully led Fairview Hospital to Magnet status. The award is given by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center to hospitals that fulfill a set of standards designed to measure the strength and quality of their nursing. A Magnet hospital offers open communication between nurses and other members of the healthcare team, and an appropriate staffing mix to attain the best patient outcomes and staff work environment. In addition, under her leadership, Fairview Hospital consistently scored the highest in patient satisfaction scores across the Cleveland Clinic region.  Ms. Murphy received her licensed practical nursing degree from Marymount School of Practical Nursing and her registered nursing degree from Fairview Hospital School of Nursing. She went on to receive her bachelor of science in nursing from Bowling Green State University and her master of science in nursing from Akron University-Mary Gladwyn Hall. In 2009, she was named a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Ms. Murphy is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives; American Organization of Nurse Executives; Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nurses; on the board of directors of North Coast Health Ministry and Ursuline Community Nursing Advisory Board; and was the 2006 recipient of the Cleveland Clinic Western Region Leadership Award. In January 2010, Ms. Murphy received the Baldwin Wallace Healthcare Leadership award, which recognizes advocates for healthcare who have demonstrated innovative leadership and an ability to coordinate multidisciplinary approaches to deliver healthcare. Understanding the importance of philanthropic giving and outreach, Ms. Murphy has worked closely with the Community West Foundation to obtain philanthropic support for Fairview Hospital. With her new role, Ms. Murphy will serve on the board of directors for Lakewood Hospital Foundation and support their initiatives, including the hospital’s Vision for Tomorrow, a multi-year strategic plan. Ms. Murphy is a faculty member of the Cleveland Clinic Academy and the Cleveland Clinic Center for Leadership and Learning. She is a frequent keynote speaker and guest panelist at prestigious events including Northern Ohio's Association of Healthcare Quality, Cleveland Clinic Academy, Smart Business’ Annual Perspectives: Women Who Excel. Lastly, Ms. Murphy plays an active role in community organizations, including Start! Heart Walk, Heroes Run, and St. Angela Merici Fun Run & Walk. Ms. Murphy resides in Columbia Station.